News from July 2018
Ciscon Services alleged to have failed to pay employees for overtime work
HOUSTON – An oilfield industry services company is alleged to have failed to pay employees for overtime work.
Couple seeks more than $200,000 from Isle Development over allegedly defective home construction
GALVESTON – A Galveston County couple allege they were damaged in the amount of $400,000 because of defective workmanship on their home.
First District appellate court affirms that anesthesiologist was named too late in malpractice suit
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has affirmed summary judgment in a medical malpractice case filed against an anesthesiologist because the initial claim was made outside the statute of limitations.
Condo owner seeks $500,000 from Cachet Corp. over fire damages
HOUSTON – A condominium association is alleged to have failed to inspect a woman's unit before a fire made it uninhabitable.
ARNOLD & ITKIN: Decision Upheld in Record $39.74 Million Dust Explosion Verdict
Last April, Arnold & Itkin LLP announced that Attorneys Kyle Findley, Kala Sellers, and Adam Lewis recovered a record verdict of $39.74 million for a dust explosion victim.
JONES DAY: Jones Day's David Lowery and Nicole Perry named Professional Excellence Honorees by Texas Lawyer
Jones Day partners David Lowery and Nicole Perry were both recognized in Texas Lawyer's 2018 Professional Excellence Awards.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULD CUMMINGS LLP: Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff Join Litigation and Energy Groups in Bradley’s Houston Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott, Department of Justice Announce $1 Million Grant For Law Enforcement Overtime Expenses Following Santa Fe Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced a $1 million grant for overtime expenses of law enforcement officers involved in the response efforts after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Federal judge orders dismissal, arbitration in TXSG wrongful termination case
HOUSTON – A lawsuit alleging a member of the Texas State Guard, Army Branch was terminated from his civilian job because he reported for Hurricane Harvey-related duty was disposed.
Patient's suit takes issue with placement of hospital liens
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has pursued legal action after two medical entities purportedly refused to bill her insurance carrier.
Diner accuses chicken eatery of serving entrée misrepresented as 'boneless'
HOUSTON – A chicken restaurant in Katy is the target of a diner’s personal injury lawsuit.
Female scaffolding helper alleges foreman sexually harassed her
HOUSTON – A scaffolding company has been sued by a female employee on allegations of sexual harassment, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION July 27 2:18-cv-00319-JRG REVOLAR TECHNOLOGY INC V. UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
Culinary arts school answers former director's allegations
HOUSTON – A culinary arts school implicated in a former director’s wrongful termination lawsuit has provided an original answer, per recent Houston federal court records.
Gas station sued over alleged robbery, plaintiff says incident left him paralyzed
HOUSTON – An alleged robbery at a gas station last April is the subject of a Harris County man’s lawsuit.
Worker's blowtorch accident focus of lawsuit
HOUSTON – Harris County resident Sebastian Watson has filed a lawsuit against Super 1 Road Services, Inc. after allegedly suffering on the job burns, recent Harris County District Court records show.
Jefferson County 136th District Court Docket: August 2018
EBONY ARY ET AL vs. VICTOR PASTRANA ET AL
Vengroff Williams alleged to have failed to state creditor in collection letter
BEAUMONT – A consumer alleges a debt collector mailed him a confusing letter regarding the name of the original creditor.
Man seeks $1 million from Cypress Gardens after fall from ladder while tree trimming
HOUSTON – A Harris County man alleges he was injured when a ladder fell while he was trimming trees on a Houston property.
Capital Accounts alleged to have threatened man on collection call
HOUSTON – A consumer alleges a debt collector ignored his requests to stop calling him and threatened him with jail time on one call.